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Discussion forum for the jetta sportwagen produced from 2009 to 2014. The tdi engine underwent one upgrade in 2003, when it received a pumpstyle fuel injection system. Not really liking the small 16 inch alloys that came with the car. The cam belt is a must as the diesel is an interference design. We tested our longterm jetta tdi before and after its fix to see. Keep your engine tuned up according to your jetta owners manual. View detailed gas mileage data for the 2012 volkswagen jetta. How to get more mpg with my vw jetta tdi it still runs. Weve certainly spent plenty of time testing and reporting on this dieselpowered sedans light appetite for fuel, especially on the highway where olga. Also known as golf wagon and golf estate in nonus markets. This video shows the average mpg of my 2006 jetta tdi over 3500 miles. Ive got a 2004 volkswagen jetta tdi with the bew engine code my car has nothing done to it other than a stage 1 malone tune.
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Well, the other day while at a stop sign, my car went suddenly into limphome mode. In tdi form, the jetta sportwagen earns an epaestimated 42 mpg highway although most drivers report getting better mileage over time with the manual transmission. Check out the deal on garrett gt1749v turbo upgrade 03. Vw jetta tdi 2010, auto, manual transmission, miles per gallon user name. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2012 volkswagen jetta 4dr dsg tdi wpremium at u. I happen to know an 03 jetta tdi driver that usually receives in the high 30s to mid 40s.
Underneath the familiar jetta body, the gli has been tuned for performance, with a specialized. With a sporty gli added to the lineup, the 2012 vw jetta continues to offer a. Theres another aspect to be aware of, and thats safety. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2011 volkswagen jetta 5 cyl, 2. The most obvious reason youll want a 200506 or 200910 jetta tdi diesel is for the fuel economy. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 16 2012 jetta models in bensenville. Limit your speed because it takes more fuel to travel faster due to wind resistance.
Plan your trips to avoid congested areas, excessive stop lights or stop signs and hills. With a 2liter engine developing 140 horsepower and up to 236 poundfeet of torque, the 2012 vw golf tdi clean diesel can get to 60 mph in an acceptable 8. We now know the volkswagen jetta tdi sportwagens fuel economy numbers were too good to be true, but people didnt just buy the jetta tdi for its fuel economy. The diesel powered volkswagen jetta tdi gets excellent mileage, currently rated at. Use our handy tool to get estimated annual fuel costs based on your driving habits. A volkswagen golf tdi drove through 48 states and averaged 81. Cjaa engine ckra engine climatronic clutch kits cruze diesel dieselgate dsg transmission ea288 engine engine speed sensor featured fuel economy fuel filter g28 gen 3 fix glow plugs howto injection pump timing jaguar mercedes mk4 jetta golfnew. Data came from the vw tdis trip computer not atthepump.